Walk through the front door, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Downton Abbey episode, but with better Wi-Fi. The reception area has these massive fireplaces, wood-paneled walls, and a chandelier that could probably light up a small village. I swear I saw a ghost in the corner—turns out it was just a staff member in period costume. Pro tip: Don’t joke about the “spooky vibes” near the bar; they take their history seriously.
The Rooms: Basically Your Own Castle (Minus the Dragon)
My room was a perfect mix of old and new: a four-poster bed that made me feel like royalty, but with a flat-screen TV so I could watch bad reality shows. The bathroom had a rainfall shower that was so powerful, I felt like I was being cleansed of my sins and my coffee addiction simultaneously. Warning: The walls are thick, which is great if you’re trying to nap, but bad if you’re trying to hear your partner complain about the lack of chocolate on the pillow. The beds are absurdly comfortable—like sleeping on a cloud that was knitted by angels. One guest told me the pillows have a “memory foam” that remembers your first heartbreak.
